Nexus 5 Teardown - Disassembly & Assembly - Screen Repair & Case Replacement LG-D821 - 820
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- This Nexus 5 Teardown repair video will walk you through the disassembly and reassembly process and show you how to replace the screen and outer case. You will also learn how to replace other various components within the Nexus 5 including the camera(s), Speaker(s), battery, etc.
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01:03 Back Cover
07:20 Battery
09:37 Loudspeaker
10:42 USB/Microphone Flex
13:31 Mainboard
14:30 NFC/Wireless Charging PCB
15:31 Mainboard Chip ID
17:02 Simtray
19:00 Main Camera
19:41 Headphone Socket
19:57 Earpiece
20:16 Front Camera
23:26 Assembly
If the wireless charging is not working after repair, make sure you push down the back cover in the middle in line with the camera flash as there's one extra clip.
Screen frame exchange • Nexus 5 Screen Replace...
DIY repairs will void any warranty but may save you £$
Shot up close with a Panasonic HC-X900 and a Shure Microphone PG42 USB
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This is one of the best teardown videos I've ever watched.
KROreviews brony 4 lyfe xD :^)
Thank you for the Video Clear Sharp and no Annoying loud Music..
Thanks! I used your video to replace my screen! :) I like that you go slowly... I was actually able to keep up on the reassembly and didn't have to pause too much on the dissassembly. I also like that you describe as you go what each part is. Thanks alot!
David Smith :-)
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i dont even need to watch this for any reason, but i sat through the entire thing. camera quality is great, editing is great, volume is great, clarity is great, AND i learned that you can long tap on the camera to get option menu! fantastic video.
You make your tutorial very carefully and detailled with all informations you need to do the work. That's very impressive and everyone should follow your example!
Great video!!! I was wait for nexus 5 teardown from you!
Thanks!
pls teardown a LG G2
Amazing! Just replaced my screen! Thanks for the video.
I watched many teardown videos. Yours is the best!. Phantastic filmquality, macro.., clearest sound, best pronounciation. Thank you!
I love you! I have never disassembled any phone, my nexus 5 died after a drop, I just disassembled it and reassembled it and now its fine, probably something with the battery-connectors, Big thanks!
I've watched a couple of different Nexus 5 teardown videos, and this one is by far the most professional and complete. I found it especially interesting to hear what the different parts and contacts are for, even though it's not really necessary for something like a screen replacement. Just interesting geek stuff.
Thanks for making and publishing this video.
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at first I was just triyng to replace my smartphone screen but now I watch cause he has such a good voice and ASMR skills
Great great great video, I already done a repair job on my s2 by ur video help, saved more than 1500 bucks thank u u r great
Wonderfully educational and accurate. I replaced my own front glass (plus display, of course) and this video was absolutely instrumental in my getting it done. Thank you for such a fine-quality lesson and example.
i have no use for this video cuz i aint gonna disassemble it but the video is too good awesome instructions step by step .. nice work mate
Awesome thank you! I replaced my own screen following your video, excellent Job !!
Great video, really helped me out fixing my shattered screen. Really comprehensive, one of the best repair guides I've seen. Thanks!!
Replaced my broken Nexus 5 screen myself using this great video!
I would give this video several thumbs up if I could. Bravo!
Just thought I'd update, I followed this guide and successful got out the stuck sim simply by carefully pushing it from the small gap in the bottom of the holder until it came out. That sim is beat up now so I've ordered another, hopefully I haven't done damage to the board/holder.
Another thing I've learnt is not to over tighten screws, which I've done and slightly threaded a couple of the screws so I might have to deal with that should something go wrong again.
Lastly, my Nexus 5's (I think it's the revision as it's from Jan 2014) back cover didn't come off as easily as I've seen other peoples, has anyone else had this problem? There was two stubborn clips in the middle on one side which took a lot more force to get out, although, I found by lifting the case 90 degrees got the last one out quickly. But now there's a noticeable small gap on the one side in the middle from where I was trying too aggressively to get the clips out of haha.
Anyway, thank you for this video.
I fixed my phone!! TIP: You need the bracket for the earpiece from your old phone! My replacement screen didnt have the bracket. I'm not sure what the best way is, but you can pull it out of the old one.
Hey nice video! I just wanted to know if it was possible to take the SanDisk memory card from this motherboard and put it on another one? My nexus 5 is stuck on the boot animation and the only possible way is to factory reset the whole thing, but I have some very important data in my phone for which I haven't taken a backup
Thanks for your video. Used it to figure out what all the hardware was inside my phone. I came here looking for some info on a backlight since mine went out. Noticed that you did not mention that in the video. Can the backlight be replaced?
If you find NFC to not be working after this push down firmly on the outer case after the phone's been reassembled just above the S in nexus, if you hear a click sound that's the nfc antenna snapping back into place
you got some dislikes because you didn't cover the screen separation from the frame
over all everything is well done.thanks
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Thank you for the brilliant video. All the parts clearly shown and explained in detail. It has made changing my screen & frame enjoyable.
Thanks, this video helped me a lot when I replaced my screen!
Is it bad that I use this video for asmr purposes? It helps me sleep lol
awesome man, lifesaver, liked, and subscribed!!!!!!
OMG my nexus 5 :(
First dislike came from Google, 2nd LG, 3rd ifan..:)
Best teardown of any device (laptop, tablet, nexus) I've ever seen! Thanks so much!!!
This is an absolutely great video, thanks for taking the time to upload it, very good indeed 👍👍👍👍
very good video, thanks for this good job .
Thanks!!!! I replaced my nexus 5 screen I saved 60€ with this guide! You are great, can I pay you a beer? :D
Ps
I had some problem to remove the rear cover is very glued and I deformed a bit the cover... please pay attention!
I don't know why your video does not come up top of the list - took me a little while to find it again - it's so good. I think I've used it about eight times now to change screens and batteries. I quite like the Nexus 5 and I've probably had 8 of them - I buy two old ones for £25 each and make one good one using your video - which explains absolutely everything. Thanks. Love the pace you go at, love the way you point out what every item is. Sound is clear and you are so close - it really is quite rare to come across a 'how to' video this good. Thanks again.
This is a terrific video, it gave me the confidence to replace my cracked screen. The digitizer on the new screen isn't working or isn't recognised - some web pages suggest that Android 6 may not talk to a non-original digitizer. The screen display is perfect. I wonder how I could tell
Excellent video. I'm having difficulty getting the back off mine. The clips are disconnected around 3 of the four edges, know about the adhesive at the base but it still feels secure in the middle :(
Not as much that I need to know how to take phones apart, but it's more like it's interesting to see what's in there. Fascinating channel!
I was waiting for your video on the Nexus 5, thank you :D
The other videos about Nexus 5 teardown were made by stupid guys who were breaking pins and cables -_-
BTW nice effect at the end ;)
thanks, I really enjoy making these :-)
his voice is so soothing. Like Bob Ross for phones.
This may have been asked before but does the disassembly affect the memory in some way. My screen broke and i'd like to change it myself so i'd like to know whether some precautionary measures are required. Thank you!
Fantastic video, managed to change my Nexus 5 screen in about 30 minutes earlier. Never done anything like this with a phone before.
Great video guys, follow through and replace my cracked screen, thank you.
This is a great how to fix your Nexus 5 video.
Virtually anyone can use it to replace their cracked scree or other components.
I was able to follow along and replace my screen with zero prior experience.
Good job Mark!
Por favor, quando voce pretende fazer um tutorial de desmontagem e se possível uma troca do vidro so aparelho Moto X (1058) da MOTOROLA/Google
Hey...Sorry for dumb question...i couldnt find a way to google this but please answer...This is a bit funny/dumb/sad thing just happened...i got my nexus 5 not even 5 days ago and i was cleaning the back with an alcohol pad because one of the letters were dirty, so i thought i could just take the letters off clean them, then superglue them back on....That wasn't good because some got on the case and got dirtier...Google said Nail polish remover could remove super glue but that ENDED UP TAKING THE RUBBERCOATING OFF AND MAKING THE PAINT DEGRADE AND TURN BLEACHED/WHITE....SO MY MAIN QUESTON IS...I HAVE THE BLACK NEXUS 5...if i replace it with a Red or White BATTERY COVER...would it still work ...basically taking the black one off and putting a different battery cover on. THANKS...sorry for such long story thought you should know what happened.
Thanks for this! Fixed my water damaged phone this morning
Just wanted to thank you for your tutorial. I had smashed my screen and was reluctant on giving my device away for repair, considering it is not sold in my country.
After seeing your tut, I felt confident enough to try it out myself and I currently have a fantastic Nexus 5 with an intact screen!
Again, thanks so much for your videos :)
well done and thanks for the feedback :-)
Thank you!!! This was incredibly helpful for me and with it, I was able to replace a damaged LCD glass and digitizer on my Nexus 5.
Replaced my Nexus 5 screen today following your vid - easy! Thank you for this great teardown!
Hi again!
Sorry to ask for your advice once again!
The phone is all working (new screen etc.) except for the 4G problem that I still have :-(
I have been in touch with about 6 companies and either spoken to, or Emailed them to see if anyone makes (or can make one up) an antenna cable that I need. I have read quite a bit and what I think that I need is:
RF cable is 1mm dia coaxial 90mm in length
2mm micro coaxial connector at one end (what it came with as standard)
2mm mini RF test connector at the other (a.k.a u.fl pigtail?)
Do you know of anywhere that might have these in stock, or anyone that could make one up for a reasonable sum?
Many thanks once again for your advice and reply :-)
Steve.
+LE55ONS
Hi, I just packed my Nexus 5 and I , on the advice , added thermal paste , Noctua NT - H1 ( pocchissima with a cotton swab ) , the CPU to dissipate heat better, but to my surprise I realized there ' he was put precendentemente no thermal paste . Fording other videos I noticed that almost no CPU had put suppetta pasta. I was wrong to put it and it is better that remove or leave everything as it is ?
P.S. Also in the assembly I damaged the white antenna cable and await a new cable . Tips .
Thank you.
OUTSTANDING JOB Sir!!!! Your speed, detail and quality of video is tremendous ! Your knowledge of the components added a very enjoyable experience and level of interest for me. The Amazing technology of these devices is incredible and your explanation was also helpful in understanding the process and added some level of comfort for me in completing the replacement. I am actually willing to send you some $ via paypal if you have an account. Thanks for taking the time to do this video!
man i would make another account only for give u 2 thumbs up!
Your instruction are neat and your tone of voice is dope!
My Nexus got crushed under a 50+ kmh volvo station wagon under my very eyes....
the screen was destroyed by the fragments,i litterally had to remove grain of glass.
the hairdrier is a must.
170$ was the price from a professional, 1 hr of curse and 35$ was my solution thanks to this video and Aliexpress
thank you.
Brilliant video. I replaced my screen and learned a lot about my phone's internals.
Thank you, sir!!
One thing I just learned about screen replacement for the Nexus 5: When replacing the rear housing (back cover/plate), there's a clip in the middle, about two-thirds of the way up that needs to be attached, otherwise wireless charging will not work. To fix, once the cover is attached, simply apply pressure in the middle of the back, about 2/3 of the way up until you hear a snap. Done.
Great guide! I am waiting for the part about the main screen removal. I've been quoted RM530(usd160) for the lcd without housing, and another RM100 (usd30) for repairing fee, I'm not spending another rm100 just for the fee.
Great teardown where you don't actually explain any part of the process. "Just release the clips" indeed..
the modfather have you actually watched this video ? 0:53
+the modfather
What's there to "explain?" You take the parts off, you put them on again. He said what the parts were and how to remove them. It's a how-to video, not a how-it-works video. Everything that needed to be explained was.
He shows undoing all the clips as well as having them all marked with white paint for you on the back. Best instructions I've seen anywhere.
Excellent. my 5 WiFi had gone a while back then Bluetooth failing...hitting the phone worked but then it started going into loop shut down. I read about the OVEN treatment for the motherboard but never liked this idea so once apart the heatgun was about 400c ran it all over the board (tested on solder first to see how long before it melted) and first assembly...everything is working as it should. Fingers crossed and CHEERS!
Thanks Le55ons. you helped me save my salt-water-damaged N5 (endless Google-loop). Used a small wet paintbrush to wash, blew away water with compressed air then sprayed with contact cleaner and used electric toothbrush to finish. works fine now. screen was unfortunately damaged from the inside either by salt-water or by my cleaning. not too bad. dark smudges visible on white image display. your patter is great and your image quality unsurpassed. thanks again.
Chris in Montreal.
Thank you for the video, you absolutely make the best teardown video on TH-cam. Clearest, high resolution, close up video!
Oh yeah... this phone is a lot more complex than Galaxy Nexus to teardown. omg...
after watching your vid, i could teardown galaxy nexus in like 10 minutes... as i had to tear it down multiple times.
Keep up the good work.
Thnx for the vid, someone gived me a Nexus 5 (dead after drop in toilet) i took it apart and cleaned all with alcohol, phone works perfectly except the wifi... can u please tell me if the wifi antenna in the back is for 2.4GHZ?? because it works fine on 5GHZ but on 2.4GHZ very low signal!
Hi there :)
thank you for your very competent Video! Recently i kept my Phone in my Swimmingbag (actually dry) and it seems as if a small amount of fluid demaged the digitizer :( Evetything seems to be alright, except some areas of the display dont react to my fingers anymore. Do I have to remove the wohle display or is there possibly a much esier opportunity - like cleaning the contact of the digitizer? Im pretty desperate and thankfull for an kind of help! And it seems there are a lot of People out there with a similar question..
Best regards, Yuri
I find your video exceptionally detailed and properly guided, covering small aspects. Thanks for putting in so much effort. After watching this, my NEXUS 5 is happy and comfortably relaxing ;D
+Sunil JG heyhey,
I changed the whole display unit a few weeks ago, now it works fine again. It includes frame, display, glass and digitizer. I guess it was the latter, that was damaged, but I had no tools to change it seperately. Total cost about 80€ for original part. U can get remake for about 30€ on ebay, but it might have quality issues
Hi,
Its a great video. I leaned a lot. I have an issue with my nexus 5 381 model. Its internal memory is not working anymore. IT boots without any issue but only shows 128 MN of memory. I reset the phone but still no luck. Seems its internal memory is corrupted.
Can you please let me know how to replace the internal memory? is it together in the main board? Do I need to replace the whole main board?
Thanks.
hey my friend. Congratulations for your video! is perfect!
Maybe you can help me.
I had a problem with my microphone and them my screen stop to work too.
So I Change my flet cable but the screen dind't back.
The question is, my screen is dead
Have any way that i know if my screen is working, beacuse i think that maybe is just a cable. I dont konw. There is any teste that i can do??
thaks a lot
Hi ***** , i have to change my camera because of some black dot in photos.
I was looking on the site you have linked for parts, but i can't find the camera module for the european nexus ( d821). Is the same if i'll use the usa model (d20)?
i'm asking because i was looking also on ebay and noticed that on the flex cable of the camera, there is a different number. may they correspond different models?
This is awesome video. I had to replace my broken glass completely, I bought the screen by ~$100 and went through this video and everything fall into place. Just he could actually mention the battery needs to be handled carefully otherwise it might cause damage and sparks. Those who does not have the heating machine (shown) for removing the glass, you can use any kind of heating source (I used my burner's flame from little height) to loose the adhesive, and it worked ...
I have replaced my screen successfully, however I got a *black screen* after a while. The new screen wasn''t faulty as another replacement screen also turned black. Incoming calls and notifications are still visible. But the screen is just black (with some distant back light). Can't use the phone anymore. What can it be? *How can I get the data off my Nexus 5?*
Dude you're the best. Just replaced my screen successfully thanks to you! Although for the screen+frame that I bought from eTrade, it didn't have the housing for the top speaker, so I had to use the old one. And I think I messed up the notification LED, but I always thought it was annoying anyway :P
Thank you i've successfully replaced my screen, but there is one problem now. when I'm receiving a call, the moment I decline or take the call, the screen blacks out, and I can't make it turn back on(sometimes pressing the power button will make it work again but sometimes not)and i have to restart the phone to make it work again. Do you know if it's any part of the sensor I've not plug in properly? coz i've check everything and they should be properly replaced...Thanks I hope you can help me with this!
Hello!!!!
Incredible video. I would like to ask u few questions. I had my nexus 5 repaired last month and about 2 days ago the screen went black and I went back to the repair shop today to get the screen replaced for the second time. After the repair I asked what could be causing problems with the screen and they said that the heat may damage the screen, so I asked what could cause this extreme heat and he said the hardware if damaged may do it. After 30 min I start to noticed how the start button was almost even with the edge of the cover and I could hardly feel it and the screen showed a light ( like a small globe in the low right corner of the screen) also the phone wasn't vibrating anymore. I had to go back for the second time explain what the problems were and after 1h they gave me the phone back with the same problem on the starting button saying the rubber was getting worn and after replacing the screen 2 times they couldn't do better. ( not done yet =P ) Came back home and the volume button ( - ) stuck.
What I would like to ask is: Is it true that the plastic button on the main board can get worn? Are they just bullshitting me?
I don't mind paying to fix my phone as long as the work is well done. I have the feeling these guys are just trying to make up excuses and I don't really like it.
Thanks in advance.
Once again great video.
U r awesome....your videos r vry helpful...***** u r gr8 performer.. I m not professional....but I solved my friends problem in galaxy s4....I easily change sim and memory card tray and it is working perfectly....u r more than awesome... Thank u
Hello, i have an 3G issue. My phone is blocked in airplane mode. When i want to go back in normal mode, my phone can't reach 3G (or even EDGE or GSM btw) signal. I suspect the 3G antenna is down... Can you tell me which part i need to change ? Because i saw that there is a multiband antenna..
My battery cover/Rear housing doesn't snap shut anymore, it's only where the USB cable touches the battery. The battery and the USB cable makes it bulge out so it won't snap in. The location in your video 31:32 . Please help! I'm scared if water leaks in or if my phone drops then something will break
Thank you SO MUCH! This helped me dry out and clean up the motherboard area after dropping the phone in a swimming pool.
Urmil Shroff how did you got verified at 600 sub
Hi! I watched this video when replacing my nexus 5 screen. Everything worked fine, but a few months after replacing my screen, it started to show some vertical stripes and then it stopped showing any images at all. Would the replacement of the yellow flex cable solve my problem? Thanks!
Hi. This was by far the best teardown videos that is there and I thank you vey much for the detailed explaination.
I have an issue with my Nexus 5 . The ringer or audio on my mobile works only for about 10secs n stops. If I plug in the headphone jack then it works fine. What could be the issue can you help?
Thanks so much. Used this video to replace my screen. Really appreciate how you described everything in depth. Including how screw lengths are the same ("Don't worry") and how to pry up on double-side taped components without damaging.
Great video, I just successfully replaced my screen and I have absolutely no experience with this kind of work.
Just one thing that might help others: I bought my screen + frame from AliExpress, and at least mine did not come with the little frame where the earpiece is placed (see it at 20:15). So I also had to remove it from the old phone frame (using a screwdriver, really easy) and put in the new one (at first I didn't do it, and hence the earpiece did not work).
Congratulations on the great video, and thank you a lot!
Nice video. I need help: which is the chip you touch at 2:53 (I'd like just to know its name and functionality), because I noticed that it is a bit prominent in the back cover when I see my Nexus backlight... Is this a normal thing?
Thanks, hoping anyone will answer soon!
Superb Videos. I must really thank you. The demonstration was perfect and I enjoyed the descriptions you added of the components.
Your soothing voice also helped to calm during the occasional stresses.
I have subscribed and will certainly try your other videos.
Thank you very much for your great instructions!!
Very analytic and easy to follow !!!!
I just changed my broken screen with a new one with great success!
Now I have a brand new nexus 5, thanks to your excellent work.!!! :)
I would like to replace the GPS in my Nexus 5. Which part should I replace, it's not stated here AFAIK. My GPS has issues with Fix and it's not software issue. Can You help me?
it's wonderful and detailed guide to replace digitizer ..repair shop quoted £110 to fix it with digitizer. .i bought from ebay for £18 and back cover for £9 ...i saved £83...
Thanks! my phone was completely submerged underwater for over an hour... it's pretty close to 100%, although NFC isn't working. I'll have to go back in.
I just replaced my screen. The video I used wasn't done as well as this one, and I wish I had found this one first.
Now that I've replaced my screen, the issue that I've run into is that the digitizer is not working properly. I press one area on the screen, but it registers somewhere above or below where I've pressed. I believe this is just a faulty screen (and not a bad install), however, is there something I may have messed up with this? Thanks in advance.
Thanks sir, recently bought a Nexus 5 used, and couldn't get reception at all. Tried everything, software fixes, different sims, etc. I was ready to return it to the seller. Watched this vid, and decided to give it a shot to see if the antenna at all damaged/disconnected. Low and behold one of the antennas was disconnected. Reconnected it, and the phone works now like a champ. Thanks to you I got it working =)
Hi
Awesome video, it helped me repair my flex cable and audio jack. Love your pace, and your details about basically every single little thing, so you know what each thing does.Thank you so much!
Question: I have successfully installed my new screen on the nexus 5. Everything works perfectly except when in my case now speakerphone echoes for the person on the other end. The same exact case never did this b4, and it doesn't do this out of the case. I've opened the phone back up and nothing near the mic = \ suggestions?
I'd love to see you do a video on wi-fi hardware and replacement of same. Preferably on an LG V10 but any high end phone would be appreciated. There seem to be many problems across all manufacturers with wi-fi. Thanks for your video.
A great big thank you. Best Nexus 5 teardown I found on the web, and next to my laptop lies a restored specimen!!
But you must have a magic screwdriver and plastic knife, seeing how easy things come apart in your video.
Could you please make a video on how to clean the camera sensor? Many nexus 5 users like me have problems with black spots in photos... And the problem lies on the sensor.. Btw just changed my screen with this tutorial, you're awesome!
If the phone stops accepting calls, connecting to LTE, WiFi and all other signals after a fall what do you suppose is the problem? Do u think it could be the antennas? Would the issue be fixed by changing the back cover? Pls someone respond if you can help.
Cheers for a great video. I just have an issue, after replacing my screen it appears that the brand-new screen (which is OEM) is running at a low resolution. I'll try crack it open again and reseat the cables, but could anything else be causing the problem?
A very, very good video, I really enjoyed that your go into detail about each part on the boards. Thanks
This video was extremely helpful. My first time attempting to fix a phone and this video was extremely useful. Thanks a million and Kudos to the quality guidance. Thank you!!!
I bought a used Nexus 5 which suffered water damage as I later found out. The seller told me, that he used the phone until I bought it. Now when I want to use the phone with my sim, which is a new one, I have a very weak signal. I lose it most of the time. When I use the phone with a sim from another carrier (the same like the seller used) it's working fine. The phone also works with a third carrier but not with the one I want to use. There is also another phenomenon: when I take of the back cover, the signal becomes much stronger, still not good but much better. The sim is ok, because I use it now with my old phone and have no problems with the connection. Has anyone an idea where the problem could be? I’m thankful for any help.
Just finished using this to replace my wife's shattered screen after she dropped her phone - was wonderful and very helpful step by step. Worked perfectly! Hopefully the new screen lasts longer (also see the accompanying video on the screen replacement after breakdown).